Hines Farm Harbor Freight Sawmill - Beginning Setup, Modifications, and Milling

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"First Log Milled"
Hines Farm Setup included modification to have a 22' log bed in lieu of 12' standard.


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Hines Farm Setup also included removal of hand crank so a "Power Up & Down feature" could be implemented.

April 27, 2014, I converted my Harbor Freight Sawmill to "Power Up and Down". Remove hand crank by driving the retaining pin out. Replaced the crank with a 3/4" nut with threads drilled out and a .2" hole drilled through the perpendicular axis so the retaining pin can be driven through it and the screw drive shaft. To power the sawmill up and down I use an 18 Volt battery, reversible powered drill with a 3/4" socket attached. Works great and is a lot easier and quicker than hand cranking at a height above your shoulder. If you modify yours, follow safe procedures and do at your own risk.


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"First Log Milled"
First 8'+ x 12" x 14" Log Cant


"First Log Milled"

4th Log Milled --- 18+ Foot - 20+ Inch Diameter Log

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18 Foot Cant - Larger Image


18 Foot Cant Storage - Larger Image


Stickers For Lumber Stacking & Drying - Larger Image


Storing Large Cants - Larger Image


10' Ash Log - Larger Image


2" Thick Ash Slabs


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Milling 10 foot 2 x 8's - Larger Image


10' 8 x 8  Cant - Larger Image


Great sawmill, well built, with many great features!  Monte & Eileen Hines



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